Future fitness: How the Internet of Things will change gyms

February 17, 2017

From exercise bikes that let you compete with friends online to virtual personal trainers, the internet of things is transforming out work out routines. This new video from Intel looks at the gym of the future.

With the popularity of Amazon Echo, the rise of connected cars, and smart home appliances, its little wonder that fitness has also been swept up in the IoT phenomenon.

Like many industries, the fitness console market is shifting away from custom hardware development toward doing more on software. Advantech, Intel and Wind River recently teamed up to deliver a standard, turn-key platform that offers advanced performance, low power and robust connectivity.

Take a brief glimpse into the gym of the future featuring intelligent, connected technology to transform the health club and fitness experience (see video above).